Pharmaceutical Sciences - MSci

Why choose this course Build a strong scientific foundation while shaping your degree around the pharmaceutical themes that interest you most. Learn in cutting‑edge labs with modern analytical equipment, taught by internationally recognised experts - especially in chemistry. Develop key skills for your future, including digital confidence, problem‑solving, resilience, and resourcefulness. Choose a placement year to gain real work experience, with plenty of support to find a role that fits your career goals. You have the option of progressing to the MPharmSci and get hands‑on experience in our award‑winning £1.7m chemical pilot plant, running real industrial processes, an authentic, high-tech insight into industrial-scale science. Join the student‑led PharmaSci Society for industry trips, study sessions, and social events - a great way to socialise and build your professional network. We’re preparing you for the future by integrating AI into every course, building digital skills, confidence and creativity that employers value in tomorrow’s workplace. What you will study On this BSc Pharmaceutical Sciences course you’ll explore the key areas that drive the pharmaceutical sector, building a broad scientific foundation while developing specialist knowledge. The course covers four main themes: Pharmacology and medicinal chemistry introduce how drugs interact with the body and the science behind their design Biopharmaceutics explores how drugs are absorbed, distributed and delivered Formulation design and technology focuses on how medicines are developed into safe, effective products Pharmaceutical analysis teaches the modern techniques used to test and quality-check pharmaceutical products. You’ll gain plenty of hands-on experience through lab work, practical projects, and applied case studies, helping you understand how theory translates into real-world pharmaceutical practice. By the end of the degree, you’ll have a strong understanding of all major areas of the pharmaceutical industry and the skills needed to pursue careers in research, drug development or industrial science, or to continue your studies at postgraduate level.